Christmas Crack

Christmas Crack is a popular holiday treat that typically consists of a layer of crackers coated with a toffee-like caramel and topped with chocolate. Here's a basic recipe for Christmas Crack:

Ingredients

1 sleeve of saltine crackers (about 40-50 crackers)

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or almonds work well)

Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, making sure it extends over the edges for easy removal.

Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet, covering the entire surface.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for about 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes a caramel-like consistency.

Pour the caramel mixture over the saltine crackers, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until the caramel layer is bubbly and golden.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel layer. Allow the chocolate to soften for a few minutes, and then use a spatula to spread it evenly over the caramel.

Sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate layer. If desired, add a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.

Allow the Christmas Crack to cool completely at room temperature. You can speed up the process by placing it in the refrigerator for a quicker set.

Once fully cooled and set, break the Christmas Crack into pieces.

Enjoy your delicious Christmas Crack! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or any other toppings you like.